Obituary: Mary BakerDANVILLE — Mary Faye Baker, 97 of Danville, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014, at Mitchell’s Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 14, 1917, in Danville to the late Arthur Jackson and Winnie Kennon Baker. She was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her four brothers, Ira, Earl, Ernest and Arthur Baker. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Virginia Baker of Danville; many cousins, nieces, and her Mitchell’s Nursing Home family. Funeral service will b...

Obituary: Ollen AtkinsCLARKSVILLE — Ollen Franklin Atkins, 92, of Ozone passed away May 1, 2014. He was born Dec. 23, 1921, in Oark to the late Charley and Louisa (Louis) Atkins. Ollen is survived by two sons, Jerry Atkins of Ozone, and Jesse Atkins of Paso Robles, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2014, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Ollen’s funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Tue...

Obituary: James HensonHARRISON — James William (J.W.) Henson Jr., 88, of Cave Creek passed away at his home, May 2, 2014. J.W. was born May 20, 1925, to Nancy (McCutcheon) and James William (Richard) Henson Sr. He was preceded in death by one sister, Vernell Sullivan; three brothers, Doyle, Robert and Junior Henson; one brother, Albert (Ann) Henson of Dardanelle. J. W. was a baptized believer in the Church of Christ. He served his country during World War II and he...

Obituary: Cathy AbelCathy Abel, 50, of Arkoma, Okla., formerly of Russellville, died Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the Specialty Select Hospital in Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith. She was born Dec. 7, 1963, in Hawthorne, Calif., to Robert Virgil Thien Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Madison Thien. She was a former bookkeeper for Hartsfield Insurance Company, and was a member of the Riggs-Hamilton American Legion Auxiliary, unit 20, Roger-Rye VFW Ladies Auxiliary...

Obituary: Ruby BlakelyRuby L. Blakely, 88, of Russellville, formerly of La Puente, Calif., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 2, 2014, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. The daughter of Samuel and Mary Ella (Hopkins) Johnson, she was born Nov. 29, 1925, in Taylorsville, Miss. Ruby married James Blakely on April 22, 1944, before he deployed with the U.S. Army to Germany. Ruby did her part too by working as a “riveter” in an airplane fac...

Obituary: Louisa PetersonLouisa Anne Peterson, 83, of Russellville is now in God’s loving arms. She passed away peacefully May 1, 2014, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. She moved to Arkansas from Vista, Calif., with her loving husband of 63 years, Harry K. Peterson. Louisa had a real zest for life and was never idle. She gave 22 years of loyal service as a volunteer at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center and was awarded the Volunteer of the ...

Obituary: David FulfordDARDANELLE — David Brian Fulford Sr., 55, of Dardanelle died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at his home. He was born Sept. 19, 1958, at Mishawaka, Ind., to the late Robert and Eunice Morris Fulford. He was a member of the Dardanelle First Presbyterian Church. He loved to work on cars and spend time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Annie Jo Fulford; and two brothers, Brad Fulford and Michael Fulford. Survivors ...

Obituary: Ruby BelcherRuby M. Belcher, 88, of Dover died Thursday, May 1, 2014, at her home. She was born June 7, 1925, in Russellville to Albert and Jackie Reeves. She was a loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her husband; five brothers; and four sisters. Survivors include her son, Raymond E. Belcher Sr.; two grandchildren, Raymond E. Belcher Jr. and Missie Halms Dalton; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside service and burial will begin at 10 a...

Obituaries: Chevy JostmeyerChevy Dean Jostmeyer, 6 weeks, of Atkins was called to return to his heavenly Father April 30, 2014, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Chevy was born March 18, 2014, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville to Cortney Austin Trimmer-Ellison and Jeremy Jostmeyer. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, David Scruggs McDaniel of Tennessee; and paternal great-grandfather, Art Jostmeyer of Russellville. Ch...

Obituaries: Vernon DamronVernon Ray Damron, 83, of Russellville passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014, at his home. He was born June 30, 1930, in Marcamec, Okla., to George Ronald and Arnel Lule Teague Damron. He graduated from Claremore High School. On Feb. 22, 1950, he married Betty Quick in Rogers County, Okla. He received medals during his services in the Korean War as an Army Ranger 82nd Airborne. From 1952-73 he owned five retail businesses, from 1974-95 he owned D...

Obituary: Jim FosterDARDANELLE — John James “Jim” Foster, 88, of New Blaine went to be with the Lord Monday, April 28, 2014. He was born April 22, 1926, in Delaware to Luther and Mary Edna Parsons Foster. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Jimmy; a daughter-in-law, Marie; five brothers and four sisters. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Catherine Foster; sons, Johnny of Dardanelle, Kenny of New Blaine, Joel of Delaware, Allen and wife K...

Obituary: Donna SpencerDonna Marie Spencer, 50, of Russellville died Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 30, 1963, in Iowa to Frank and Janice Hanson Shafer. She loved to play bingo, crochet and loved her chi-weenie “Baby.” She was preceded in death by her grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Anthony Spencer; three sons and one daughter-in-law, David and Jesse Shafer and Jeffrey and Crystal Spencer; three...

Obituary: Inez LeeDARDANELLE — Inez Lee, born March 2, 1930, went to be with our lord on April 29, 2014. She was born in Gurdon to Geter and Nettie Smith. She was retired from Wayne Poultry. She was a member of the South New Hope Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hershel Lee; two sons, Steven Hancox and Gaylon Lee; one daughter, Bonnie Lee and two great-grandchildren, Sara Laird and Harold Hancox. Survivors include t...

Obituary: Joy GarlandJoy Garland, 70, of Dover died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at her home. She was born Jan. 5, 1944, in Johnston County, N.C., to Harvey and Rachel Flowers Mims. She was a member of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed teaching the children’s Sunday School classes. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Garland; a son, Joe Garland; a brother, Walter Mims; and a si...

Obituary: Robert OliverCONWAY — Robert “Bob” E. Oliver, 82, passed away Sunday during the tornado, April 27, 2014. He was born March 19, 1932, in Mayflower to the late James Edward and Della B. (Washam) Oliver. Bob was also preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Reba (Harmon) Oliver; two sisters, Edna (Oliver) Gossett and Margaret (Oliver) Henze; and one brother, William E. Oliver. Bob was a lifelong resident of Mayflower and was a member of the First Baptist Ch...

Obituary: Harley MorrisHarley Thomas “Tommy” Morris, 64, of Ozark, Mo., formerly of Russellville, was called to be with his eternal Father on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. His ashes will be laid to rest at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Brearley Cemetery on State Highway 27 in Dardanelle. Tommy’s family and friends will join together during a celebration of his life at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Victory Missionary Baptist Church, 517 Reasoner Lane in Russellville, ...

Obituary: Randy HughesRandy Dwain Hughes, 59, of Denver, Colo., died April 20, 2014. He was born Sept. 17, 1954, to William Hughes and Daisy Lois Hughes of Russellville. He is survived by his parents; wife, Kathy of Denver, Colo.; sister, Sherry O’Bryant of Conway; three children, Kristine Kelly of Russellville, Dustin Hughes of Dallas, Texas, and Jonathan Hughes of Houston, Texas, and grandchildren, Chace, Lyric, Elijah, Ethan, Issac and a granddaughter on the way...

Obituary: Gloria PhillipsGloria (Drown) Phillips, 86, of Russellville passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014. She was born in Calico Rock on Jan. 17, 1928, to the late Tom and Ethel Drown. Gloria graduated from Calico Rock High School and went to college at Arkansas State College in Jonesboro. She met the love of her life, Raymond Phillips, while in college and they were married on Oct. 8, 1949. Gloria is survived by her husband, Ray; two children, Tom Phillips of Up...

Obituary: Jack WilsonDANVILLE — Jack Lewis Wilson was born on April 22, 1923, to Lynn William and Maude Allie Lewis Wilson. He received his ultimate healing in Heaven on April 28, 2014. He was raised in Danville right across from the Baptist Church and graduated from Danville, as did his younger sister, the late Lynnette Wilson Thorp. He attended OBU but joined the Navy and was stationed near New Caledonia on a ship for two years. After this he returned to Danvill...

Obituary: Martin SchusterMartin J. (Marty) Schuster, 89, of Russellville departed this life on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Hospice House in Russellville. Marty was a member of the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church, a World War II veteran, an avid racing fan and loved spending time with family and friends, drinking coffee and tinkering in his shop. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary K. Schuster; a brother, Paul Schuster, all of Dubuque, lowa; and a...